BUFFALO, N.Y. — Early in the season, Maple Leafs rookie sensation Auston Matthews went through a 13-game goalless drought. Some suggested that was something to be concerned about.

The Athletic debunked this by looking at other first-overall draft picks that went through a similar or even longer drought and the list of names was rather impressive.

On Monday night, Matthews scored his 39th goal of the season on this nifty set up from fellow rookie William Nylander as the Leafs went on to beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 on Monday night.

In one week, Matthews has managed to score twice in the building where he was drafted by the Leafs back in June.

“Obviously in the last year there's been some good memories,” Matthews said of Buffalo. “It's always fun to play here – good atmosphere. You see a lot of blue jerseys and it was definitely a fun time.”

Auston Matthews finishes William Nylander's handiwork...

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